Updated: April 18, 2011

Preparing for Passover

April 18, 2011

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At several sites throughout the Lower East Side this morning, observant Jews participated in the burning of the chametz, leavened bread products, in preparation for Passover. The first Seder takes places at sundown this evening.

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